BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261016T194338Z UID:420FC934-61BC-4D88-992C-A706E6E434E2 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261017T140000 DESCRIPTION:Description of the Event: Unlocking Research Internships – In sights from an IIT Principal Project Scientist\n\nThe IEEE Industry Applic ations Society (IAS) and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Studen t Branch Chapters at MITS-Deemed to be University\, Gwalior\, organized a webinar titled “Unlocking Research Internships: Insights from an IIT Pri ncipal Project Scientist” on 17 October 2026\, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM I ST\, in online mode.\n\nThe session featured Mr. Gulshan Kumar\, Principal Project Scientist at IIT Delhi and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of D esign\, IIT Delhi\, who shared valuable insights into research internships \, academic research\, and strategies for building a strong research profi le. With expertise in product design\, environmental monitoring\, air qual ity\, data analysis\, the Internet of Things (IoT)\, and embedded systems\ , the speaker provided participants with practical guidance on exploring r esearch opportunities at leading institutions.\n\nThe webinar focused on t hree key areas: strategies for securing research internships at top instit utions\, building a strong CV and research portfolio\, and preparing effec tive internship applications\, cold emails\, and interviews. It aimed to h elp students understand the research application process\, identify opport unities aligned with their interests\, and develop the skills and professi onal profiles required to pursue research-oriented careers.\n\nThe session provided a platform for students to gain practical knowledge directly fro m an experienced research professional\, clarify their doubts\, and learn about the steps involved in pursuing research internships. By connecting s tudents with insights from the research community\, the initiative encoura ged them to explore academic research\, strengthen their technical and pro fessional competencies\, and pursue future opportunities in innovation and research.\n\nOrganized by: IEEE IAS × IEEE RAS Student Branch Chapters\, MITS-DU\, Gwalior\nEvent Date: 17 October 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM IST\nMode: Online\nSpeaker: Mr. Gulshan Kumar\, Principal Project Scienti st\, IIT Delhi\n\nSpeaker(s): Gulshan Kumar\, \n\nAgenda: \nAgenda\n\n1. I ntroduction to Research Internships and Their Importance\n\n2. Strategies to Secure Research Internships at Top Institutions\n\n3. Building a Strong CV and Research Portfolio\n\n4. Preparing Effective Internship Applicatio ns and Cold Emails\n\n5. Tips for Research Internship Interviews\n\n6. Ins ights into Research Opportunities at IITs and Other Leading Institutions\n \n7. Interactive Q&A Session with the Speaker\n\n8. Closing Remarks and Vo te of Thanks\n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/586339 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/586339 ORGANIZER:himanshuranglani29@gmail.com SEQUENCE:180 SUMMARY:Unlocking Research Internships: Insights from an IIT Principal Proj ect Scientist URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/586339 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Description of the Event: Unlocking Resear ch Internships &ndash\; Insights from an IIT Principal Project Scientist</ p>\n<p>The IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Student Branch Chapters at MITS-Deemed to be Univ ersity\, Gwalior\, organized a webinar titled &ldquo\;Unlocking Research I nternships: Insights from an IIT Principal Project Scientist&rdquo\; on 17 October 2026\, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM IST\, in online mode.</p>\n<p>The session featured Mr. Gulshan Kumar\, Principal Project Scientist at IIT De lhi and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Design\, IIT Delhi\, who shar ed valuable insights into research internships\, academic research\, and s trategies for building a strong research profile. With expertise in produc t design\, environmental monitoring\, air quality\, data analysis\, the In ternet of Things (IoT)\, and embedded systems\, the speaker provided parti cipants with practical guidance on exploring research opportunities at lea ding institutions.</p>\n<p>The webinar focused on three key areas: strateg ies for securing research internships at top institutions\, building a str ong CV and research portfolio\, and preparing effective internship applica tions\, cold emails\, and interviews. It aimed to help students understand the research application process\, identify opportunities aligned with th eir interests\, and develop the skills and professional profiles required to pursue research-oriented careers.</p>\n<p>The session provided a platfo rm for students to gain practical knowledge directly from an experienced r esearch professional\, clarify their doubts\, and learn about the steps in volved in pursuing research internships. By connecting students with insig hts from the research community\, the initiative encouraged them to explor e academic research\, strengthen their technical and professional competen cies\, and pursue future opportunities in innovation and research.</p>\n<p >Organized by: IEEE IAS &times\; IEEE RAS Student Branch Chapters\, MITS-D U\, Gwalior<br>Event Date: 17 October 2026<br>Time: 1:00 PM &ndash\; 2:00 PM IST<br>Mode: Online<br>Speaker: Mr. Gulshan Kumar\, Principal Project S cientist\, IIT Delhi</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>Agenda</p>\n<p>1. Int roduction to Research Internships and Their Importance</p>\n<p><br>2. Stra tegies to Secure Research Internships at Top Institutions</p>\n<p><br>3. B uilding a Strong CV and Research Portfolio</p>\n<p><br>4. Preparing Effect ive Internship Applications and Cold Emails</p>\n<p><br>5. Tips for Resear ch Internship Interviews</p>\n<p><br>6. Insights into Research Opportuniti es at IITs and Other Leading Institutions</p>\n<p><br>7. Interactive Q&amp \;A Session with the Speaker</p>\n<p><br>8. Closing Remarks and Vote of Th anks</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR